Cooee is primarily a call for attention when separated by distance.

Attention Signal

Use 'cooee' outdoors; it carries well over long distances in natural settings.

Outdoor Use

Avoid using 'cooee' in indoor or formal settings; it's intended for open spaces.

The noun 'cooee' describes a unique, piercing call, not any loud shout.

The cooee call is strongly associated with Australian and New Zealand's natural heritage.

As an exclamation, 'cooee' can convey enthusiasm or cheer in informal settings.

Use 'cooee!' interjectionally to celebrate among friends, not with strangers or superiors.

'Within cooee' implies a very close distance, suggesting a short walk or look away.

Using 'cooee' to describe proximity doesn’t give an exact distance, but rather an easy reach.